Politics

By Hank Russell A solution to the longstanding funding shortfall impacting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has been reached and included in the year-end continuing resolution. This fix is the result of negotiations […]

By Hank Russell Long Island would receive $78 million in federal funding through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025. The NDAA recently passed both houses of Congress and is awaiting the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R-Baiting Hollow) announced her intent to reintroduce legislation aimed at safeguarding animal welfare while supporting local pet stores, following her recent press conference. Giglio […]

By Hank Russell Officers with the Suffolk County Police Department will soon be required to carry Epi-Pens once they go out on patrol, starting next year. Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne (R-Patchogue) introduced a bill […]

First Republican from New York in 15 Years to Be Appointed By Hank Russell U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, making him the first GOP congressman from […]

The House of Representatives passed a bill co-sponsored by Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) that would provide unique zip codes to many local communities throughout the country, including the East End communities of Northampton, Flanders […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Suffolk’s proximity to New York City and its status as a “bedroom community” of the Big Apple has its payoffs, as well as its taxes. More specifically, […]

By Hank Russell A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) that he said would counter any threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and defend American interests passed the House and is […]

By Hank Russell There is speculation that Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow may be running for county executive against Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman, according to an anonymous source. Long Island Life & Politics obtained a […]

More Than Half of Respondents Say They Want Someone Else for Governor Next Term By Hank Russell Although her favorability and job approval ratings went up, it didn’t make a dent as more than half […]